Chef de Cuisine - Jou Jou

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, charismatic, and highly skilled Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary direction of our Mediterranean Brasserie. This individual will be the culinary face of the restaurant—someone with an engaging personality, confidence in front of the camera, and the ability to connect with guests both in person and through social media.

The ideal candidate blends exceptional culinary expertise with leadership, creativity, and a passion for Mediterranean flavors, bringing together influences from Italian, Greek, and French cuisines.

What you will do

• Oversee all culinary operations for lunch and dinner services, ensuring consistency, flavor excellence, and presentation standards.
• Develop and execute menus inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, with strong emphasis on Italian, Greek, and French flavors.
• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen, ensuring smooth service and timely execution.
• Support staff development through coaching, skills-building, and succession planning.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, food production, cost controls, and inventory.
• Serve as the public face of the restaurant, participating in media appearances, photoshoots, and social media content.
• Engage with guests during service, building rapport, gathering feedback, and elevating the dining experience.
• Work with management on budgeting, forecasting, and identifying cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste management.
• Support revenue growth strategies through menu engineering and guest-driven innovation.What you bring

• Minimum 2 years as a Chef de Cuisine in a reputable Mediterranean or Brasserie-style restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean culinary traditions: Italian, Greek, and French.
• Previous experience in standalone restaurants; Middle East experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, engaging, and comfortable with public-facing activities and social media.
• Passionate about guest interaction, storytelling, and representing the brand.What we offer

• Work Authorization.
• Competitive tax-free salary and service charge.
• Annual Incentive Plan.
• Live out allowance.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Paid home leave ticket.
• End of service gratuity.
• Learning & Development Programs.
• Career opportunities and international transfer.
• And more...